Chadron State Park begins renovations

The Nebraska Game and Parks system began in 1921 with the establishment of Chadron State Park. To celebrate, renovations have been started to improve the park.  

Close to $1.6 million has been spent on renovating the parks buildings and campsites. The projects were funded by Nebraska Outdoor Recreational Developmental Act, Nebraska’s LB309 Task Force for Building Renewal and park fees and permits.

The major project is the construction of a 3100 square foot indoor archery and pellet gun range. The range has three-dimensional and bullseye targets for archery and a carnival style shooting gallery for pellet guns.  

Outside of the archery range a new fire pit is being constructed. Upgrades to all cabins will continue throughout the year including new siding. The Group Event Center has also had interior upgrades made to it. 

The campgrounds had improvements made such as the building of two new shower houses and equipping 25 campsites with 50 amp electricity.  

In February the park hopes to get a contractor to begin upgrading the 5.6 miles of road in the park, this project will be completed by June.